2 Chronicles 25:6
New International Version
He also hired a hundred thousand fighting men from Israel for a hundred talents of silver.

New Living Translation
He also paid about 7,500 pounds of silver to hire 100,000 experienced fighting men from Israel.

English Standard Version
He hired also 100,000 mighty men of valor from Israel for 100 talents of silver.

Berean Standard Bible
He also hired 100,000 mighty warriors from Israel for a hundred talents of silver.

King James Bible
He hired also an hundred thousand mighty men of valour out of Israel for an hundred talents of silver.

New King James Version
He also hired one hundred thousand mighty men of valor from Israel for one hundred talents of silver.

New American Standard Bible
He also hired a hundred thousand valiant warriors from Israel for a hundred talents of silver.

NASB 1995
He hired also 100,000 valiant warriors out of Israel for one hundred talents of silver.

NASB 1977
He hired also 100,000 valiant warriors out of Israel for one hundred talents of silver.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he hired also 100,000 mighty men of valor out of Israel for one hundred talents of silver.

Amplified Bible
He also hired 100,000 brave warriors from Israel for a hundred talents of silver.

Christian Standard Bible
Then for 7,500 pounds of silver he hired one hundred thousand valiant warriors from Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then for 7,500 pounds of silver he hired 100,000 brave warriors from Israel.

American Standard Version
He hired also a hundred thousand mighty men of valor out of Israel for a hundred talents of silver.

Contemporary English Version
Amaziah also paid about 3.4 tons of silver to hire 100,000 soldiers from Israel.

English Revised Version
He hired also an hundred thousand mighty men of valour out of Israel for an hundred talents of silver.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He also hired 100,000 soldiers from Israel for 7,500 pounds of silver.

Good News Translation
In addition, he hired 100,000 soldiers from Israel at a cost of about four tons of silver.

International Standard Version
He also hired 100,000 elite forces from Israel, paying 100 talents of silver for their services.

Majority Standard Bible
He also hired 100,000 mighty warriors from Israel for a hundred talents of silver.

NET Bible
He hired 100,000 Israelite warriors for a hundred talents of silver.

New Heart English Bible
He hired also one hundred thousand mighty men of valor out of Israel for one hundred talents of silver.

Webster's Bible Translation
He hired also a hundred thousand mighty men of valor out of Israel for a hundred talents of silver.

World English Bible
He also hired one hundred thousand mighty men of valor out of Israel for one hundred talents of silver.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he hires out of Israel one hundred thousand mighty men of valor, with one hundred talents of silver;

Young's Literal Translation
And he hireth out of Israel a hundred thousand mighty ones of valour, with a hundred talents of silver;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will hire from Israel a hundred thousand strong of power, with a hundred talents of silver.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He hired also of Israel a hundred thousand valiant men, for a hundred talents of silver.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Also, he hired for pay from Israel one hundred thousand experienced men, for one hundred talents of silver.

New American Bible
He also hired a hundred thousand valiant warriors from Israel for a hundred talents of silver.

New Revised Standard Version
He also hired one hundred thousand mighty warriors from Israel for one hundred talents of silver.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He hired also a hundred thousand mighty men of valour from Israel for a hundred talents of silver.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he hired from Israel a hundred thousand men mighty men of power for a hundred talents of silver.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He hired also a hundred thousand mighty men of valour out of Israel for a hundred talents of silver.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Also he hired of Israel a hundred thousand mighty men for a hundred talents of silver.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Amaziah's Victories
5Then Amaziah gathered the people of Judah and assigned them according to their families to commanders of thousands and of hundreds. And he numbered those twenty years of age or older throughout Judah and Benjamin and found 300,000 chosen men able to serve in the army, bearing the spear and shield. 6He also hired 100,000 mighty warriors from Israel for a hundred talents of silver. 7But a man of God came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel—not with any of the Ephraimites.…

Cross References
1 Kings 12:20
When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.

1 Kings 12:21-24
And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ...

2 Chronicles 13:3
Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor.

2 Chronicles 13:17
Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain.

2 Chronicles 14:8
Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor.

2 Chronicles 17:14-18
These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; / next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; / and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor. ...

2 Chronicles 18:3
Ahab king of Israel asked Jehoshaphat king of Judah, “Will you go with me against Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat replied, “I am as you are, and my people are your people; we will join you in the war.”

2 Chronicles 19:2
Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you.

2 Chronicles 20:35-37
Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly. / They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish, and these were built in Ezion-geber. / Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish.

2 Chronicles 21:4
When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel.

2 Chronicles 23:1
Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.

2 Chronicles 24:23-24
In the spring, the army of Aram went to war against Joash. They entered Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed all the leaders of the people, and they sent all the plunder to their king in Damascus. / Although the Aramean army had come with only a few men, the LORD delivered into their hand a very great army. Because Judah had forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers, judgment was executed on Joash.

2 Chronicles 28:6-8
For in one day Pekah son of Remaliah killed 120,000 valiant men in Judah. This happened because they had forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers. / Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, killed Maaseiah the son of the king, Azrikam the governor of the palace, and Elkanah the second to the king. / Then the Israelites took 200,000 captives from their kinsmen—women, sons, and daughters. They also carried off a great deal of plunder and brought it to Samaria.

2 Chronicles 30:1
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.

2 Chronicles 35:20-22
After all this, when Josiah had set the temple in order, Neco king of Egypt marched up to fight at Carchemish by the Euphrates, and Josiah went out to confront him. / But Neco sent messengers to him, saying, “What is the issue between you and me, O king of Judah? I have not come against you today, but I am fighting another dynasty, and God has told me to hurry. So stop opposing God, who is with me, or He will destroy you!” / Josiah, however, did not turn away from him; instead, in order to engage him in battle, he disguised himself. He did not listen to Neco’s words from the mouth of God, but went to fight him on the Plain of Megiddo.


Treasury of Scripture

He hired also an hundred thousand mighty men of valor out of Israel for an hundred talents of silver.

Exodus 38:25,26
And the silver of them that were numbered of the congregation was an hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and threescore and fifteen shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: …

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2 Chronicles 25
1. Amaziah begins to reign well
3. He executes justice on the traitors
5. having hired an army of Israelites against the Edomites,
7. at the word of a prophet dismisses them
11. He overthrows the Edomites
13. The Israelites, discontented with their dismission, spoil as they return home
14. Amaziah, proud of his victory, serves the gods of Edom, and ignores the prophet
17. He provokes Joash to his overthrow
25. His reign
27. He is slain by conspiracy














He also hired
This phrase indicates King Amaziah's decision to supplement his military forces. The act of hiring soldiers reflects a common practice in ancient times where kings would bolster their armies with mercenaries. This decision shows Amaziah's reliance on human strength and resources rather than solely trusting in God's provision and protection. Historically, this practice was prevalent in the ancient Near East, where alliances and hired forces were often used to strengthen military campaigns.

a hundred thousand mighty warriors
The term "mighty warriors" is translated from the Hebrew "gibborim," which denotes men of great strength and valor. These were not ordinary soldiers but seasoned fighters known for their prowess in battle. The number "a hundred thousand" signifies a substantial force, indicating Amaziah's serious intent to secure victory. This reliance on a large number of warriors highlights a common biblical theme where human strength is often contrasted with divine power.

from Israel
This phrase is significant as it refers to the northern kingdom of Israel, distinct from Amaziah's kingdom of Judah. The division between Israel and Judah was a result of the split after King Solomon's reign. By hiring soldiers from Israel, Amaziah was reaching across political and spiritual boundaries, as the northern kingdom was often characterized by idolatry and disobedience to God. This decision would later be rebuked by a prophet, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's guidance rather than forming alliances with those who do not follow Him.

for a hundred talents of silver
The "hundred talents of silver" represents a significant financial investment. A talent was a large unit of weight, and in this context, it underscores the substantial cost Amaziah was willing to pay for military support. This financial transaction reflects the economic practices of the time, where wealth was often used to secure military alliances. It also serves as a reminder of the material resources that were often prioritized over spiritual reliance on God. The use of silver, a precious metal, further emphasizes the value placed on human strength and the potential misplacement of trust in wealth rather than divine provision.

(6) He hired also . . . out of Israel--i.e., from the northern kingdom. The number has probably suffered in transmission. Thenius pronounces the fact historical, although not recorded in Kings.

An hundred talents of silver.--Worth about 40,000 of our money, reckoning 400 to the talent. What such a sum would represent in the days of Amaziah cannot be determined with certainty.

Verse 6. - Out of Israel. The next verse tells us that "all the children of Ephraim" (which was strictly the northern Israel's chief tribe) are hereby designated. It is not quite clear that this Israel is exactly conterminous with the Israel of 2 Chronicles 13:3, the identity of which, however, with Joab's Israel (2 Samuel 24:9) is very probable. The boundaries of the strict tribe of Ephraim, whose ancestor was Joseph's younger son, are described in Joshua 16:5. The tribe were located as nearly as possible in the centre of the land. Ephraim, however, is here, as in many other places, as the name of the royal tribe, so named upon the whole of the northern kingdom (Isaiah 9:8; Isaiah 17:3; Isaiah 28:3; several times in almost every chapter of Hosea, and for a typical instance, cf. Hosea 14:8).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He also hired
וַיִּשְׂכֹּ֣ר (way·yiś·kōr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7936: To hire

100,000
בְּמֵאָ֥ה (bə·mê·’āh)
Preposition-b | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred

mighty warriors
גִּבּ֥וֹר (gib·bō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant

from Israel
מִיִּשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (mî·yiś·rā·’êl)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

for a hundred
מֵ֥אָה (mê·’āh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred

talents
כִכַּר־ (ḵik·kar-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3603: A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money)

of silver.
כָּֽסֶף׃ (kā·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money


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